While the average American spends 47
hours a week at work, and the average
European just 42, here in Dubai our
working week can be more than 55 hours.
Whilst the overwhelming majority of
business leaders and HR professionals now
recognise employees to be the greatest
asset in any business, what we sometimes
fail to recognise is both the negative
impact on the business of an unhealthy
workforce, days lost through absenteeism
and increased healthcare costs.
Of course, as the best employers recognise,
it’s not just about the actual costs to the
business, but the benefits of being able to
retain staff who are not only fitter, healthier
and more positive, recognising that you, as
their employer value them enough to invest
in their health and personal development.
Here are a few facts and figures you may be
interested in;

• 94% agreed that it lead to increased
productivity
• 84% said it lowered healthcare costs
• 78% reported reduced absenteeism
(The State of Worksite Wellness in
America study, 2012)
Actual workplace studies which were
monitored by US Government healthcare
professionals showed;
Implementation of a Corporate Wellness
Programme in the US brewing company,
Coors, lead to an 18% decrease in employee
absenteeism.
Whilst Verizon brought in an annual saving
of $565 per employee, or $24 million across
the work force.
Another study showed that;

Smokers generated 31% higher health
insurance claims than non-smokers, while
workers with unhealthy weights had 143%
more hospital admissions than those with
healthy weights.

• 96% said it had helped employees
develop healthier lifestyles

(Partnerships for a Healthy Workforce –
Wall Street Journal Report)

For every $1 dollar a
business spends on
Wellness Programmes,
it saves $6.
- Harvard University Research

While we know that a regular, well
supervised exercise routine lead by a
qualified fitness professional is the key to
maintaining a healthy bodyweight, some
of the numerous wider benefits include
the ability to deal with stressful situations
and this includes work-related stress.
Of course, we want our employees to
enjoy their work environment, and to
bring the best of themselves to their jobs
every day. Encouraging our employees to
embrace fitness a lifestyle choice pays off
in numerous ways.
Here, Bob Doyle, Performance Coach,
Management Consultant and contributor
to ‘The Secret’, gives his top 10 reasons to
encourage fitness in the workplace;
1. Fit employees are less likely to get
sick. A person who is physically fit is
generally more resistant to the “bug
going around” than a person who is not
fit. Reduced absenteeism and reduced
health care expenditures are the result
of a fit employee base.

2. Fit employees have more energy.
One of the many benefits of regular
exercise is increased and sustained
energy throughout the day. This energy
allows the employee to stay focused
on the task at hand, bringing the best of
themselves to each task.
3. Fit employees have more self-
confidence. A fit and healthy individual
tends to have a higher level of self-
confidence, because they have proven
to themselves that they can accomplish
what it takes to obtain a level of
physical fitness. This self-confidence
empowers the employee to challenge
themselves, and strive for higher levels
of achievement in the workplace.
4. Fit employees inspire confidence. Any
person who maintains a high fitness
level tends to be a person in whom
others have confidence.
5. Fit employees tend to take on more
leadership roles. Because of the many
positive benefits of a healthy lifestyle,
a fit individual tends to make a good
leader.
6. Fit employees set and achieve goals.
Learning to stay true to your goals
and see them through to completion
is a skill that is naturally brought into
the workplace. An employee with the
proven ability to set aggressive goals,
and then REALISE those goals, is a
valuable asset to any organization.
7. Fit employees tend to have better
attitudes. Fit employees generally “feel
good”. They tend to have a physical and
mental “balance” that results in a more
positive attitude in the workplace.

8. Fit employees are less stressed. Regular
exercise releases the physical AND
emotional tensions that life brings our
way, thus a fit employee tends to have
lower overall stress levels than an
employee who does not engage in
regular exercise.
9. A fit employee base presents excellent
team-building opportunities. Team
activities like bootcamp or basketball
are wonderful ways for employees to
take their professional relationships
to new levels, and discover new ways of
working together. Obviously, employees
that maintain a level of fitness are more
likely to participate in these activities.
10. Encouraging fitness demonstrates a
concern for employee’s well-being,
and pays off! Employees NOTICE when
an employer shows concern for the
health and well-being of their employee
base through a variety of wellness
programs. Further, it has been shown
that employee turnover is significantly
lower among employees that take
advantage of a wellness program
implemented by their employer.

How can Hayemaker work with you as
your Wellness partner to help benefit
your workforce?
At Hayemaker Gym Dubai we have recruited
only the best fitness professionals from
around the world to guide your employees
safely to their fitness goals. Let OUR team
work with YOUR team - Hayemaker Fitness
Consultants and Personal Trainers have
the highest level of qualifications and
experience to coach, motivate and inspire.
What you can expect as a Corporate Partner
with Hayemaker;
• Quarterly Wellness Events in your workplace
or elsewhere, including health screening,
nutritional seminars and other health and
wellbeing presentations for all staff
• Monthly team-building events or staff
Bootcamps at the club or outdoors for
all staff
• As a member, your team will have unlimited
access to all facilities at the club including
all regular Group Exercise classes, parking,
towel hire and bodycare products

In the UK in 2012, 27 million days were lost due
to work-related illness which includes stress and
injuries. The average period of sickness for stress
or depression is 24 days
- UK Health & Safety Executive

• An initial fitness and lifestyle consultation
with health screening, fitness testing and
a full equipment induction
• A one to one PT session
• A personalised programme
• Quarterly progress reviews with a
fitness test and new personalised
workout programme
• A dedicated Corporate Account Manager
to liaise with you regularly
• Regular updates and event invitations
from Hayemaker
• Preferential rates on both memberships
and Personal Training
What options can we provide for you?
› Employer sponsored membership for
Hayemaker at preferential corporate rates
› Employer subsidised membership where
a contribution towards the cost is made
by both the employer and employee.
› Employer sponsored membership where
the initial cost is paid by the company
and then recovered in part or in full from
the employees’ salary
Many companies choose to provide all
three options, here’s an example;
• A fully sponsored membership awarded
as a staff benefit on the basis of rank/
grade within the company or as a form of
staff recognition or performance
incentive
• A subsidised membership for other key
team members or management team
• An easy payment option through salary
at preferred rates for the remainder of
the workforce.
If you haven’t yet visited Hayemaker Gym
Dubai we’d love to welcome you to this
amazing club. From the outset you’ll see

that there simply isn’t anything else in the
region like it.
• Breathtaking design from award winning
French designer Cyril Mothe
• Equipment from the exclusive
Technogym Artis range
• The very latest in exercise innovation
including 3 hypoxic chambers for the
ultimate in cardiovascular fitness gains
• Luxurious changing facilities with steam
room and cold plunge pool
• Members wi-fi relaxation area
• Extensive Cardio suite with the very
latest equipment
• Ladies only gym and workout area
• Strength training and freeweights area
by Pure Strength and Eleiko
• Functional Training zone with Queenax frame
• Boxing Ring
• In-Club DJ
• Members parking
• Bench – our home grown, upscale
deli and juice bar
What are the next steps?
Simply call Hayemaker Gym Dubai and
we will arrange a meeting time with you.
From there we can explore the various
membership options and arrange a
complimentary, no obligation, Wellness
Event and team-building workout for your
employees.
At Hayemaker our focus is that every
member is an individual, so we fully
understand that all companies are
different too. Let us work with you to
tailor a package which suits the needs
of your business and we’ll take the first
steps together towards a happy healthy
workforce.